Halloween costumes get stranger
Besides timeless classic Halloween costumes — witches, monsters, and the like, it’s fun to see what’s trending in any given year. With that in mind, here…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Hydrogen water
The newest health craze is hydrogen water which, at about $8 a bottle, makes it similar to most health crazes: It’s expensive. The idea is that adding…
Eggs get a better rep
Eating eggs was once thought to be as bad as smoking cigarettes. But a new study debunks that idea. A study published in the journal Heart, says eating a…
Get flu vaccine now
Cases of flu tend to increase as temperatures decrease. According to the CDC, people should get their flu shots as soon as they are available. Most…
Get more fiber for better health
Fiber is good for your body, helping to lower cholesterol, keeping you regular and even aiding in weight loss. Soluble fiber, found in food like oats,…
Seasonal Favorite: It’s time for pumpkin pancakes
October means pumpkins and way too much pumpkin-spiced everything, but for many it also means pumpkin pancakes. You might have your favorite recipe for…
Deer collision information
West Virginia has held the crown for the most deer-car collisions for 12 years and it still tops the list of most dangerous states, according to the 2018…
Fire Prevention Week: Oct 6-12, 2019
Plan and practice your escape from fire More than a third of heads of households estimated they would have at least six minutes to escape a fire. Not so,…
Make it easy for the EMTs
Any time you have to call for emergency help, do what you can to meet the EMTs or at least be in an accessible position. Go outside immediately: In a…
No butter for a burn
Minor burns are not helped by applying toothpaste or any kind of butter. These remedies actually trap heat in the burn. Instead, use cool water — not ice…